SEAN PURNELL
Groton,CT
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Engineer II with a background in the shipbuilding industry, specializing in submarine main propulsion engineering. Strong technical knowledge and agile problem-solving approach. Excels in mechanics, materials, and troubleshooting complex designs. Great command of engineering fundamentals and application of design theories and principles. Skilled in evaluating designs and ensuring adherence to standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer II
General Dynamics - Electric Boat
10.2022 - Current
- Waterfront Engineer, providing main propulsion turbine & gear technical support and instruction in support of shipbuilding efforts
- Execute technical oversight for main propulsion shipyard testing phases throughout ship construction
- Tasked with validating and adjudicating shipboard liabilities to ensure safe and reliable operation of main propulsion equipment onboard VA Class submarines
- Provide main propulsion controls technical support to Integrated Systems Engineers for model-based systems engineering prototyping efforts
- Interface with component vendors, sub-vendors, and shipyard personnel to satisfy technical nonconformances occurring during construction and fabrication
- Ensure manufacturing processes are meeting applicable standards
- Review for final approval of Engineering deliverables and drawing packages.
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
Machinist Mate
US NAVY
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Technical expert for hydraulic & elevator systems aboard LHA-5 USS Peleliu
- Operator & technician of cryogenic systems aboard CVN-70 USS Carl Vinson
- Small boat technician and waterfront operations scheduler at SUBBASE NEWLONDON Port Operations
- Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired ships; steering, aircraft/weapons/personnel elevators, winches, stern gate, cryogenic, and ballast hydraulic systems
- Managed personnel and resources to accomplish mission and waterfront evolutions.
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT05.2023
Skills
- Manufacturing process controls
- Prototype Development
- Control systems
- Troubleshooting
- Labview
- Microsoft Office
- Matlab
- NI Multisim
- NI Data Acquisition Systems
- LabVIEW
- Test procedures
- SolidWorks
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer II
General Dynamics - Electric Boat
10.2022 - Current
Machinist Mate
US NAVY
01.2009 - 01.2019
Mechanical Engineering -
University of New Haven
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